Paresh Ganatra (born 19 February 1965) is an Indian television, stage and film actor. He is known for his role as Praveen Thakkar in the Star Plus comedy series Baa Bahu Aur Baby (2005–2010), SAB TV's sitcom Chidiya Ghar and films like No Entry (2005), Rowdy Rathore (2012) amongst others.[1][2]
Paresh Ganatra | |
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| Born | 19 February 1965 |
| Occupation | Actor • Comedian • Producer • Theatre Artist |
| Years active | 1984–present |
Early life and education
editParesh Ganatra was born on 19 February 1965 in a Gujarati household in Mumbai, India, where was brought up. He did his schooling from Lions Juhu High School in 1981. Thereafter he graduated from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics in 1986, and joined Management studies at Somaiya College, Mumbai.[3]
Career
editParticipating in theatre while in still college, he started his acting career with Gujarati theatre in the city from 1984 to 1992. He made his film debut with a role in Mann in 1999. He acted in TV series Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka, a Colonial Cousins music video, TV commercials (including Symphony Air Coolers, Tata Phones, Coffee Bite, LG TV, Nerolac, Dabur and McDonald's), when he reached fame with the 2002 multi-star hit film Aankhen.[4]
From then on, he has been active in Bollywood. He is known for his comic roles in comedic films, including No Entry, Welcome, Money Hai Toh Honey Hai and Delhi Belly amongst others.[4][5] Rowdy Rathore, in which Paresh played a supporting role with Akshay Kumar, became a milestone for him as it succeeded at the box office. He worked in the comedy film, Bol Bachchan, starring Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Asin Thottumkal, Prachi Desai and directed by Rohit Shetty.
Filmography
edit- Mann (1999)[6]
- Kai Zhala (2001)
- Aankhen (2002)
- No Entry (2005)
- Dil Diya Hai (2006)
- Welcome (2007)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008)
- Khallballi: Fun Unlimited (2008)
- Khichdi: The Movie (2010)[7]
- No Problem (2010)
- Delhi Belly (2011)
- Rowdy Rathore (2012)
- Main Krishna Hoon (2013)
- Shree (2013)
- Ramaiya Vastavaiya (2013)
- Shelter Skelter (2013)
- Freaky Ali (2016)
- Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir se (2018)
- Dabangg 3 (2019)
- Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan (2023)[8]
As a Producer
- Threesome (2018)
Television
edit| Year | Serial | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2002 | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | ||
| 2005–2010 | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Praveen Thakkar | |
| 2008–2009 | Jasuben Jayantilaal Joshi Ki Joint Family | Purushottam Thakkar | |
| 2009–2010 | Comedy Circus | Contestant | |
| 2009 | Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo | Natwarlal | |
| 2011–2017 | Chidiya Ghar | Ticket Collector Ghotak Narayan | |
| 2013–2016 | Comedy Nights with Kapil | Various characters | |
| 2014 | Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India | Prof. K. T. Shah | |
| 2016–2017 | The Kapil Sharma Show | Various characters | |
| 2018 | Khichdi | Advocate | Episodic role |
| 2019–2020 | Bhakharwadi | Mahendra Thakkar | [9] |
| 2020 | Scam 1992 | Maheshwari | |
| 2022 | The Great Weddings of Munnes | Phatte Phupha | [10] |
| 2023 | Happy Family: Conditions Apply | Dr. Jatin Kumar | |
| 2024 | Aapka Apna Zakir | Himself | [11] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Male | Baa Bahoo Aur Baby | Won[12] |
| 2012 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Chidiya Ghar | Nominated[13] |
| 2015 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Comedy) | Nominated[14] |
References
edit- ^ "Comedy Circus returns with 'Teen Ka Tadka'". The Times of India. 22 October 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
- ^ "Comedy Circus Mahasangram begins". The Times of India. 6 February 2010. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011.
- ^ "Paresh Ganatra Birthday: Ghotak Narayan Of Chidiyaghar Worked As A Financial Advisor". News18. 19 February 2022. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Seen It All, Done It All". Screen. 9 November 2001. Archived from the original on 5 October 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "What Action Replay was about..." Mid-Day. 26 January 2009. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Paresh Ganatra Birthday: Ghotak Narayan Of Chidiyaghar Worked As A Financial Advisor". News18. 19 February 2022. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Hegde, Rajul. "Taste Khichdi's magic on the big screen". Rediff. Archived from the original on 29 November 2023. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan overcooks its comedy recipe, struggles to bring the house down". www.telegraphindia.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2023. Retrieved 18 November 2023.
- ^ Chakraborty, Juhi (11 July 2020). "Deven Bhojani on resuming shoot during Unlock: It has become a lonely experience now, I miss the chai sessions on a set". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ GAHLOT, DEEPA. "The Great Weddings of Munnes Review". Rediff. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ "Paresh Ganatra enters the show Aapka Apna Zakir in a comic avatar". The Tribune. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ^ "The 7th ITA Awards 2007". Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ "11th Indian Telly Awards". Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
- ^ "Nominations for Indian Telly Awards 2015 out; see who all have made the cut". India Today. 20 November 2015. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 13 May 2024.